Periyakulam

town in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India

Periyakulam is a town and a municipality in the Theni district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the population was 42,976.[1] Periyakulam is one of the oldest town in Tamil Nadu carrying rich cultural heritage.

Places of Worship

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  • The Balasubramaniam Swamy temple is next to the Varaha nadhi (Varaha river).
  • The Periyakal Temple and Karanamoorthy Swamy temple are next to the Periyakulam pond.
  • The South-eastside Kailasanathar temple is in the hills.
  • The Mounaguru Swamigal Madalayam is in Periaykulam Town.
  • A temple for Varadharaja Perumal is in the center of Periyakulam Region.

References

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  1. "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.